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Dimitris Avramopoulos: Belgian arrest warrant revoked in Qatargate case
Belgian authorities have revoked the arrest warrant issued against Dimitris Avramopoulos, a former European Commissioner and current Greek Member of Parliament, in connection with the ‘Qatargate’ investigation.
Avramopoulos appeared voluntarily before Belgian judicial authorities in Brussels to provide explanations and evidence to demonstrate he had no involvement in illegal activities. Following his testimony, the warrant was withdrawn, leading Greek judicial authorities to close the case file.
The investigation had previously focused on his role within the honorary council of the organization Fight Impunity. Avramopoulos has consistently denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that his position was ‘exclusively honorary and advisory’ without executive, administrative, or financial responsibilities. He also noted that his involvement followed all necessary European Commission procedures for former commissioners and that his compensation was fully declared and taxed in Greece.
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Athens Court of Appeal · Dimitris Avramopoulos · European Commission · Fight Impunity · Qatargate
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Dimitris Avramopoulos appeared voluntarily before Belgian authorities to provide explanations regarding the Qatargate investigation. www.press-gr.com · www.reporter.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Avramopoulos stated his role in the Fight Impunity organization was strictly honorary and advisory, without executive or financial responsibilities. www.reporter.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Avramopoulos denied any involvement in illegal activities related to the Qatargate case. www.press-gr.com · www.reporter.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Avramopoulos asserted that his remunerations were declared and taxed in Greece. www.reporter.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The revocation of the warrant renders the Greek Parliament's decision to lift Avramopoulos's parliamentary immunity moot, effectively closing the case in Greece. www.press-gr.com · www.reporter.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Belgian authorities revoked the arrest warrant issued against Dimitris Avramopoulos. www.press-gr.com · www.reporter.gr · www.newsbomb.gr